Description
Indulge in these Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies – Fudgy Bliss! A guilt-free treat that’s rich in protein and incredibly fudgy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure honey (or maple syrup
- adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional Mix-ins: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
For an extra fudgy texture, let the brownies chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Protein Cottage Cheese Flourless Brownies, healthy brownies, fudgy brownies, gluten-free dessert